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ungeachtet

regardless of

preposition UN-ge-akh-tet Rare
Grammar & Structure Prepositions

Origin: from un- + achten (to heed)

Also means

notwithstanding

Usage Note

ungeachtet is a genitive preposition meaning 'regardless of, notwithstanding', often placed before or after its noun, e.g. ungeachtet aller Warnungen. Formal and concessive, it dismisses an obstacle as irrelevant to the outcome.

Examples

"Ungeachtet des Regens fand das Fest statt."

Natural Translation

Regardless of the rain, the festival took place.

Literal Translation

Regardless of-the rain found the festival place.

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